MSc Environment and Geography at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Environment and Geography is the appropriate science-stream graduate program option for those interested in furthering their academic training in the areas of environmental sciences, including physical geography. It is an integrative program with strong linkages between physical geography, environmental science and many disciplines within the physical and natural sciences, including earth and agricultural sciences, chemistry, biology, physics and applied mathematics.

Faculty: Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

M.Sc. students are required to complete at least 12 credit hours as follows: All students must complete and orally defend a thesis that makes a distinctive contribution to the fields of environment and/or geography.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students with an honours degree or equivalent (including a 4-year advanced degree) in geography (physical geography specialization) or from a program in the Earth or environmental sciences will be considered. The requirement for admission is a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the last 60 credit hours of course work. Applicants must be accepted by an advisor prior to submitting an application to enter the program. Please review the academic listing and communicate directly with those whose research most closely matches that of your own interests.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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